Latest Stafford County News
Stafford board approves land transfer to Germanna Foundation
Stafford continues to grow its relationship with Germanna Community College. The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the transfer of 25 acres to the Germanna Community College Real Estate Foundation for the purpose of building a permanent...
Stafford County Company Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Stafford County company, McQ Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have...
When?opoly is a Free Lance Star update on Fredericksburg Region projects
Many people are curious as to what development is coming to Stafford County and the region. The Free Lance-Star gives fruition to project updates in Stafford to include Lidl, Aquia Town Center, The Garrison at Stafford, and the Massad YMCA Tennis Courts. Read more...
Dominion Energy Innovation Center announces startup pitch competition
The Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) invites emerging technology startups to apply for its 2018 Pitch Competition. Finalists will be selected from an open application process, which will close by midnight Jan. 31. DEIC is partnering with Randolph-Macon College...
Germanna adds machinist program in Culpeper
Germanna Community College, one of our Regional Education Partners, has added a new Pathways Tech Machinist training school program to their Culpeper campus. Demand is high for certified skilled technical employees. Read more >>
Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing is a go!
The Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project has been approved to compliment the $125 million southbound crossing project. Transurban, the Australian company that has partnered with the commonwealth to build high occupancy toll lanes (HOT) along I-95 and the...
Northern Virginia makes the short list for Amazon HQ2
Northern Virginia made the short list of prospects for Amazon’s second $5 billion headquarters. In addition to Amazon’s direct hiring and investment, construction and ongoing operation, HQ2 is expected to create tens of billions of dollars in additional investment in...
Cardinal Institute for Health Careers initiates Nurse Aide exam site
Cardinal Institute for Health Careers in Stafford County has officially received recognition as a National Nurse Aide Assessment Program examination site. This location is one of the first Fredericksburg area locations to offer the computerized NNAAP exam. Read more...